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VIC · Brimbank Council

Brooklyn (Vic.), VIC, 3012

Current weather

13°CRain showers

78% humidity · 30.2 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.3 mm rain

Desirability index

33.3/100

#323 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Brooklyn (Vic.) is a small locality in the Brimbank area, home to around 1,979 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 447 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+17%), roughly 225.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 47 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,979
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,958
Dwelling vacancy
12.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
121 of 972
Median monthly mortgage
$2,068
Employment rate
65.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
58 / 356 / 41

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
447
Against the person
50
Against property
318
Rate per 1,000 residents
225.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 40 residents
State safety percentile
92.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+16.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage27
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary42
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft44
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle98
  • B49 Other Theft49

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,068
  • Annunciation SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

27 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Conifer Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Cypress Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Iris Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Lilac Ave/Geelong Rd
  • Millers Rd/Geelong Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

47 active roadworks / incidents

  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 22/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE IN-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD21 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WEST GATE IN-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD10 Jun 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MILLERS-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON, WEST GATE IN-MILLERS RAMP OF10 Jun 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MILLERS ROAD, NOLAN AVENUE10 Jun 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MILLERS ROAD, MILLERS-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON10 Jun 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING IN-WEST GATE IN RAMP, undefined15 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING IN-WEST GATE IN RAMP, undefined15 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.KOROROIT CREEK-PRINCES IN RAMP ON15 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WESTERN RING IN-WEST GATE IN RAMP15 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WEST GATE IN-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD28 May 2026 – 28 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

68 planning-related records

2021· 27 proposals

  • September 2021

  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    39 CONIFER AVE BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    22 EAMES AVE BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    38 STENHOUSE AVE BROOKLYN 3012NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a verandah
    62 CORRIGAN AVE BROOKLYN 3012Withdrawn
  • Construction of nine double storey dwellings
    69 CYPRESS AVE BROOKLYN 3012NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    24 STENHOUSE AVE BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to existing factory. We require a planning permit for the new pavement and associated civil works for the existing factory.
    48-50 EXPORT DR BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of an electronic and floodlit major promotion sign (to replace the existing sign).
    570 GRIEVE PDE BROOKLYN 3012NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings and garages.
    32 CORRIGAN AVE BROOKLYN 3012NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a vehicle crossing
    70 MILLERS RD BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings
    675 GEELONG RD BROOKLYN 3012NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Four lot subdivision
    66 STENHOUSE AVE BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four (4) double storey dwellings on one lot
    5 ROWAN AVE BROOKLYN 3012NOD issued by a delegate
  • Alterations and additions to existing factory - Mezzanine floor for storage of goods
    46 Export DrWithdrawn
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    13 CONIFER AVE BROOKLYN 3012NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of premises as an employment training centre
    13 EXPORT DR BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and PPAR-Extend exist building AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT AND ENDORSED PLANS IN ASSOCIATION WITH AN EXISTING CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT
    175 BUNTING ROAD BROOKLYN 3012Lapsed
  • Promotional Signage
    570 GRIEVE PDE BROOKLYN 3012Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works for the purpose of a warehouse
    15-17 PAW PAW RD BROOKLYN 3012Withdrawn
  • Car Parking Reduction and Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVED PLANS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT TO SWITCH THE LOCATION OF TWO OF THE USES ON SITE
    554 GEELONG ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four lot subdivision
    10 Cypress AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision - Industrial and PPAR-Subdivision of land AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT TO REMOVE CONDITION 42(C)
    594 GEELONG ROAD BROOKLYN 3012Withdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    17 CORRIGAN AVE BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in the road zone, category 1
    42 MILLERS RD BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    50 Eames AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Materials Recycling and Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of AMEND CONDITION 1C, 9 & 26 TO CHANGE ENCLOSED EXISTING WORKSHOP 2, TO AN OPEN COVERED STORE AREA
    696 GEELONG ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To complete remaining work of existing three town houses as per PA1531479 planning permit.
    70 Millers RdWithdrawn
2020· 41 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works - four dwellings
    32 MILLERS RD BROOKLYN 3012In progress
  • Construct a single storey dwelling at the rear of the existing
    39 Stenhouse AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Office and PPAR-One or more new buildings DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR INDUSTRY (VEHICLE DEPOT AND STORE) AND USE AND DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OFFICE ON PART OF LAND WITHIN A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (SCHEDULE 11), ASSOCIATED REDUCTION IN THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND ACCESS ALTERATIONS TO A ROAD WITHIN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1
    594 GEELONG ROAD BROOKLYN 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property (PS841387F) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Richards CtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of carriageway easements from Lot 1 on TP164975X (contained in Certificate of Title Volume 09271 Folio 572) and Lot 1 on TP175614V (contained in Certificate of Title Volume 09168 Folio 729) and the removal of restrictive covenant C190024 (contained in Certificate of Title Volume 09271 Folio 572)
    Francis StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into three lots (PS842078P) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Millers RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolish existing and construct five new dwellings (two double storey and three single storey) including visitor car space waiver.
    16 Rowan AveNOD issued by a delegate
  • Car Parking Reduction and Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT TO ALTER TIMEFRAMES TO SATISFY CONDITIONS
    21-35 MCDONALD ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into four lots and common property (PS834096H) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    22 Conifer AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into four lots and common property (PS843215B) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Nolan AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the purpose of three warehouses
    Pearl StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - two dwellings
    18 Lynch RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of three two story units.
    40 CONIFER AVE BROOKLYN 3012Lapsed

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (4)
  • Bus stop (9)
  • Conifer AvenueBus stop
  • Corrigan Ave/Millers RdBus stop
  • Cypress Ave/Millers RdBus stop
  • Eames Ave/Millers RdBus stop
  • Francis St/Geelong RdBus stop
  • Geelong Rd/Millers RdBus stop
  • Geelong Rd/Millers Rd bus stopBus stop
  • Stenhouse Ave/Millers RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Brooklyn ReservePark
  • D. N. Duane ReservePark
  • Rowan & Almond Avenue ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • MAIN OUTFALL SEWERNH1932
  • MAIN OUTFALL SEWERNH1932

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
33.3/100
Cohort rank
#323 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • MAIN OUTFALL SEWERheritageNH1932
  • MAIN OUTFALL SEWERheritageNH1932
  • Brooklyn Reservegovernmentpark
  • D. N. Duane Reservegovernmentpark
  • Rowan & Almond Avenue Reservegovernmentpark
  • 3 Lot Subdivisionplanning50 Eames AveLodged 04 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 Lot Subdivisionplanning39 CONIFER AVE BROOKLYN 3012Lodged 29 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to existing factory - Mezzanine floor for storage of goodsplanning46 Export DrLodged 10 Jun 2021 · Withdrawn

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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